North Carolina Senior, Veteran & Caregiver Resources
After more than 20 years helping North Carolina families arrange care at home, these are the organizations we point people to most often. Whether you're a veteran navigating VA benefits, an adult child caring for an aging parent, or a caregiver who needs a break, this directory is a free starting point — covering Charlotte, Raleigh, and communities across the state.
Every organization below is independent and offers free or low-cost help. We've grouped them by what you might be facing right now — understanding veteran benefits, finding senior support, getting relief as a caregiver, or figuring out how to pay for care. Where it's useful, we've also linked to our own guides on how Carolina Home Health Care fits in.
Veteran & Military Family Resources
Free help understanding and claiming the VA benefits you've earned — including VA-covered home care.
Mecklenburg County Veterans Services
Free, accredited benefits counseling and help filing VA claims for Charlotte-area veterans, spouses, and survivors.
Find Your County Veterans Service Office
A statewide directory of accredited county Veterans Service Officers — including Wake County (Raleigh) and every other NC county.
NC Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs
The state agency for NC veterans, with benefits specialists in Veterans Service Centers across North Carolina.
Veterans Bridge Home
A Charlotte nonprofit that connects veterans and families to housing, healthcare, employment, and community resources.
VA Community Care Network
How the VA pays for care from approved community providers — the program Carolina Home Health Care uses to deliver in-home care to veterans.
VA Caregiver Support Program
Support, training, and potential stipends for family members caring for an eligible veteran at home.
Carolina Home Health Care is a VA Community Care Network–approved agency.
See how NC veterans get in-home care at $0 →Aging & Senior Support
Local agencies that help older adults stay independent — and help families find their way.
Centralina Area Agency on Aging
Serves Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston and 5 more counties with options counseling, caregiver support, and aging services.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Council on Aging
Information, referrals, and support programs for older adults and caregivers in the Charlotte area.
Shepherd's Centers of Charlotte
Volunteer-powered transportation, companionship, and enrichment that help Charlotte seniors age in place.
findhelp.org
A free, searchable directory of local assistance — food, transportation, health, and senior programs — by ZIP code, statewide.
Caregiver Support, Respite & Dementia Help
If you're the one providing care, these resources are for you — because caregivers need support too.
Alzheimer's Association
A free 24/7 Helpline, local support groups, and care navigation for families facing Alzheimer's and other dementias.
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Centralina Family Caregiver Support Program
Respite funding, one-on-one care coaching, and evidence-based workshops like "Building Better Caregivers" for families in the Charlotte region.
When caregiving becomes too much to manage alone, a professional aide can step in for some or all of it.
Respite Care →Dementia Care at Home →How to Pay for In-Home Care
Most families we work with pay little or nothing. Here's where to start — and our plain-English guides to each option.
NC Medicaid
PCS and the CAP/DA waiver cover in-home care for eligible residents. Learn more at medicaid.ncdhhs.gov or our NC Medicaid home care guide.
VA Benefits
Eligible veterans receive in-home care at $0 out-of-pocket. See our VA home care guide for how the referral works.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Most LTCI policies cover in-home care. See how LTCI covers home care in NC and what to check in your policy.
Family Caregiver Pay
In some cases NC Medicaid can pay a family member to provide care. See getting paid as a family caregiver.
Not Sure Where to Start? We'll Help You Sort It Out.
Call our Charlotte office and a care specialist will help you understand your options — VA, Medicaid, insurance, or private pay — and what your family qualifies for. Free, no obligation.
(704) 548-8949Carolina Home Health Care provides this directory as a free community service. The organizations listed are independent and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or controlled by Carolina Home Health Care. Phone numbers and services are subject to change — please contact each organization directly to confirm current offerings.